Puri's Rath Yatra Set as Final Preparations Wrap Up at Gundicha Temple

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Allahabad HC: Mother Cannot Seek Maintenance From Stepson After Real Son Pays

The Allahabad High Court ruled on Tuesday that a mother cannot claim maintenance from her stepson if she is already receiving it from her biological son. Justice Laxmi Kant Shukla delivered the judgement, stating that financial support from a real son removes the condition of inability to self-maintain. The court held that once a mother is no longer incapable of supporting herself, she loses legal grounds for a subsequent maintenance order. The ruling effectively bars double maintenance claims across biological and step-relations under these circumstances.

Bombay HC Warns of Oxygen Crisis as Mumbai's Green Cover Continues to Shrink

The Bombay High Court has raised serious concern over the rapid decline of green cover in Mumbai. A bench remarked that the city already has very little oxygen, warning that residents may soon need to carry oxygen cylinders for basic breathing. The court described the loss of vegetation as a significant setback for the region. The remarks came as judges highlighted the growing environmental stress facing one of India's most densely populated cities.

Indian-origin woman, 24, stabbed to death in UK; family suspects hate crime

A 24-year-old Indian mother was fatally stabbed at her home in the United Kingdom. According to her family, an attacker entered her bedroom and assaulted her with a sharp-edged weapon. The victim, identified as Kaur, died from her injuries following the attack. Her family has alleged the assault was racially motivated and is calling it a hate crime. Authorities have not yet confirmed the hate crime angle as investigations are ongoing.